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Newport News
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ All northbound lanes of the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel on I-664 are closed because of an incident—crews work to clear the scene and drivers are told to take alternate routes. 13News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dennis Hisle, the brother of a man on trial for the December 2023 killing of a store owner, defied a judge’s order on Wednesday morning and was held in contempt and sentenced to 12 months in jail — he refused to be sworn in before testifying. WAVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new program funded by a $300,000 grant is giving job seekers in Portsmouth and across Hampton Roads a chance to train for jobs in shipbuilding and healthcare. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council—partnering with local colleges and community organizations—will offer hands-on training in skills like welding, electrical work and healthcare certification with courses starting on Oct. 14. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, five Newport News schools will have updated start and end times and increased walking distances for bus stops—measures expected to streamline routes and cut travel times. Bus stop details will be posted online later in August. Newport News Public Schools
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Cultivating Our Panamanian Roots - Panamanian Folkloric Encounter 2025
5 PM – 1 AM — Newport News Marriott at City Center — Details to be confirmed — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Panama with traditional attire contests and performances.
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Mermaid Festival
11 AM – 2 PM — Anderson's Newport News — Free entry — Dive into a fin-tastic day of fun with mermaid-themed activities and local delights.
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Gospel Musical Extravaganza For The Soul
6:30-11:00 p.m. — Hub 757 — Ticketed event — Celebrate faith and community with uplifting performances and support for a new church sanctuary.
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Ladies Day at Chef's Market
12:00–10:30 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — Free entry — Celebrate women in music and support local women-owned vendors with fun activities and entertainment.
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Hannah J Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Cove Tavern — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of singer/songwriter Hannah J, a rising star from Williamsburg, VA.
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3rd Annual MADE in Newport News
5-8 p.m. — City Center at Oyster Point — Free entry — Celebrate local culture and community at this lively block party event.
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Pawpaw Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Historic Endview — Free entry — Celebrate Virginia’s largest native fruit with tastings and festivities at Historic Endview.
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Corey Pavlosky Live at Berret's Seafood
3:30-9:30 p.m. — Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Newport News' own Corey Pavlosky in a scenic seafood venue.
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He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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